A Couple of Pictures

I have a couple of pictures to share. Here is a picture of our newest grandbaby!

Introducing "Mildred Millie Maude". No, that is NOT her name. Let's just say when Son #2 and Daughter-in-law #2 decided on a name, before she was born, I would refer to her by her name-to-be. Not once did anyone ever correct me that I was pronouncing it wrong until about 5 days before she was born. Dear Son asked me to repeat her name, not once, not twice, but three times before I realized he was "making fun" of the way I was pronouncing the name.

He is not the only one who poked fun at me. I guess I put the emphasis on the wrong syllable! So, this ol' Mammi decided to come up with a name until I can either take speech lessons and learn to pronounce it, or a nick name! {just a side note, Son is NOT impressed with my "name" for her. oh well, life goes on!}

Here is a picture of 8 of our nesters, and "guard" dog, Lucy. This was taken last night, October 31. Since we don't celebrate Halloween we try to do something for the family. Usually we go out to eat. This time since Hubby was working we ate a quick bite at home.

We had to make a "quick" Target runfirst and then we headed to McDonalds for McFlurries and Iced Mocha's! This was a treat for us!

It was a busy "long weekend" starting on Wednesday. Daughter #1 and Son-in-law came in from Fort Bragg, NC for her baby shower on Saturday the 29. My mother-in-law and neice came in on Thursday evening from Kansas. We had a good time! It is always great spending time with family. We still have no pictures of all 14 children together. There was always ONE missing! But at least everyone got to see everyone, even if it was not at the same time!

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